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Holly Aitchison leads England against Australia in WXV opener in Manchester

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 12:34 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Holly Aitchison leads England against Australia in WXV opener in Manchester
Summary

Holly Aitchison will reach a milestone of 50 England caps as she starts at fly-half for the Red Roses' WXV series opener against Australia. The match is scheduled for Saturday at the CorpAcq Stadium in Manchester. Head coach John Mitchell has made five changes to the lineup that previously defeated France, including the return of scrum-half Natasha Hunt and center Tatyana Heard from injury. May Campbell is set to make her first Test start at hooker, while Saracens' Bryony Field could earn her first senior cap from the bench. Australia has named debutant Amelia Whitaker and 19-year-old Caitlyn Halse in their side. England enters the contest holding an undefeated record in eight previous meetings against Australia.

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  • •Holly Aitchison earns her 50th England cap at fly-half against Australia.
  • •Natasha Hunt and Tatyana Heard return to the starting side after injuries.
  • •May Campbell makes her first Test start at hooker for England.
  • •The WXV opener takes place at CorpAcq Stadium in Manchester this Saturday.
  • •England has won all eight previous matches against Australia.
Latest Updates
  • 12:34 PMYahoo Sports — Aitchison to steer England in WXV opener
  • 12:30 PMBBC Sport — Aitchison to steer England in WXV opener
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Holly Aitchison will win her 50th England cap when she starts at fly-half in the Red Roses WXV opener against Australia on Saturday in Manchester.

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Holly Aitchison will win her 50th England cap when she starts at fly-half in the Red Roses WXV opener against Australia on Saturday in Manchester.

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